"The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the central Philippines has risen to at least 91, while dozens of others are missing, officials said Wednesday. Kalmaegi barreled into the central Philippines on Tuesday, bringing torrential rains and gale-force winds. Most of the deaths have come on the island of Cebu, which saw the worst flash floods in recent memory in the province. Floodwaters swept away shanties, vehicles, and even shipping containers."
"Eloisa Lopez/REUTERS The devastating typhoon hit the province less than a month after a powerful earthquake killed at least 72 people and injured more than 140 others. What do we know about the casualties? At least 49 people have died in the province of Cebu. The Philippine Office of Civil Defense said they were killed by drowning, landslides and fallen debris."
"Six people were killed after a Philippine Air Force helicopter crashed in the province of Agusan Del Sur on Tuesday while it was on its way to provide humanitarian assistance to provinces affected by the typhoon, the Philippines military said, without providing a cause for the crash. The OCD also reported 28 other deaths, without providing further details. At least 75 people were missing; 13 in Cebu, and 62 on Negros Island, the OCD added."
Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the central Philippines with torrential rains and gale-force winds, raising the death toll to at least 91 and leaving dozens missing. Cebu province experienced catastrophic flash floods that swept away shanties, vehicles, and shipping containers and forced residents onto roofs. Authorities reported deaths from drowning, landslides, and fallen debris across multiple provinces including Negros, Capiz, Bohol, Leyte and Southern Leyte. A Philippine Air Force helicopter crashed while en route to deliver aid, killing six personnel. Over 430,000 people have been displaced and widespread electricity outages were reported.
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